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- verb Present participle of
roam . - noun countable An instance of
wandering . - noun uncountable, telecommunications The
ability to use acell phone outside of its originalregistering zone. - noun uncountable, computing, telecommunications The use of a network or service from different locations or devices.
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Examples
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Wow, free facebook while roaming is pretty suprising.
3 Offers Free Facebook Access Until September | Lifehacker Australia 2009
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That said … I still think this project would get better traction in Europe, where the population densities are higher, mobile roaming is a shark, and ISP+Carriers are still trying to get a grapple on which way is North (certain markets/cities are served very well, while expansion plans are often perplexing).
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Once the water reaches fifty degrees and above, and the sun starts to stay out longer and longer, these large females will begin roaming the shallows and looking for food that will build weight and is easy to catch without expending a lot of energy.
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We have Verizon and it is in roaming while we are here.
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This has happened to me at least twice, when I've been traveling and find myself in roaming areas for extensive periods of time.
Round 46: Blue Cross Blue Shield vs Sprint - The Consumerist 2008
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Due to the diligent efforts of the American Bison Society, the buffaloes are once again roaming parts of the central U.S..
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Positives: Large mazes, over 400 actors in roaming the park, fun dance areas, safe environment, good amount of scares for even the most brave of people, free concerts, unique atmosphere
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And who are likely to be substantial personal beneficiaries from the reduction in roaming charges?
Cui bono? Richard 2006
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These animals are like huge rat-like vermin roaming everwhere.
Cruelty to Animals 2006
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I can attest to the fact that the gouge for WiFi roaming is a profit burden, and not much else.
Boing Boing: August 28, 2005 - September 3, 2005 Archives 2005
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